RB · FA · #21
D'Ernest Johnson
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 205 lbs
- Birth date
- Feb 27, 1996 (age 30.5)
- College
- University of South Florida
Only 5 games in 2025 — availability is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
86
Range 4–168
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — RB role isn't locked starter volume yet.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
11.4 pts
0.7 PPG · 7.0 games
45.9 rush yds · 3.9 rec · 30.8 rec yds
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.92
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Process ×0.97
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchJohnson ran for 25 yards in 2025, finishing RB129. He scored about 72% less than his touches said he should. RB82 slipped to RB129 last year; that's the warning. 2025 stopped at 5 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
2.5
PPG
0.5
Positional finish
RB129
Key stats
- Rush yds: 25 (RB116)
- Rec: —
2025: 0.5 PPG actual vs 1.8 expected from usage (5 REG weeks, half-PPR) — underperformed by 72%.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | RB129 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | RB82 | 29.9 | 2.5 | 143 | — | 12 | 96 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | RB80 | 29.8 | 1.9 | 108 | — | 10 | 140 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | RB140 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 17 | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | RB51 | 94.6 | 7.3 | 534 | 3 | 19 | 137 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | RB104 | 19.5 | 1.4 | 166 | — | 3 | 14 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | RB106 | 12.2 | 1.2 | 21 | — | 6 | 71 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rush | Rec | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 1.3 | MIA | 56 plays · 39% pass | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W17 | 0.5 | NYJ | 61 plays · 41% pass | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W11 | 0.6 | NYJ | 61 plays · 56% pass | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W10 | 0.1 | TB | 58 plays · 53% pass | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W7 | 0.0 | GB | 64 plays · 56% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the gap.
Dashed line is expected Half-PPR from usage.
Those opponents
Rush yards they allowed per game in 2025, vs league. Plus is easier.
- MIA+13% · 132 rush yards
- NYJ+19% · 140 rush yards
- TB-15% · 99 rush yards
- GB+1% · 118 rush yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 11.3% mean
carry share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
6.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Yards after contact / att
- 0.7
- Yards before contact / att
- 1.2
- Broken tackles
- 1
Durability
- 202316 G
- 202412 G
- 20255 G
- 7.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Undrafted RB — this pack does not score UDFA hit rates.
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is D'Ernest Johnson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Johnson scores 86 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is D'Ernest Johnson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 0.7 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for D'Ernest Johnson in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.